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Ai-Fu Decoction

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Ai-Fu Decoction,Cold in the viscera, with blood in the stool.

Formulas Name : Ai-Fu Decoction

Chinese Name : 艾附汤

Drug Formulation

2 liang of large aconite root (roasted, peeled, pitted, and sliced), 1 liang of cooked white mugwort, 7 qian of Sichuan ginger (roasted and washed).

Source

From *Wei’s Family Prescriptions*, Volume 7.

Benefits

Cold in the viscera, with blood in the stool.

Instructions for Use

Coarsely crush the ingredients. Take 3 qian per dose; add 1.5 zhan of water, decoct until reduced to 7 fen, strain, and take warm before meals.

Ai-Fu Decoction,From *Wei’s Family Prescriptions*, Volume 7.,Cold in the viscera, with blood in the stool.

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